The United States Space Force (USSF) at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville AL is searching for a Program Manager to support SYD 89 (NH-1101-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:
The Space Acquisition and Integration Office's (SAIO) is a unique integrated services acquisition organization with program, contracting, and quality management personnel. The organization is a direct report to the SpOC Commander, responsible for executing a $12B portfolio in support of Headquarters SpOC, SpOC Deltas, United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) / Northern Command (NORTHCOM), and other mission partners as assigned.

SAIO's mission is to deliver responsive, mission-focused acquisition solutions to optimize warfighter operations by being the premier acquisition organization recognized DoD-wide for its integration, expertise, and quality of execution. SAIO is an award-winning acquisition organization that executes complex, above Space Base Delta (i.e., Wing) services acquisitions.

The selected candidate will be responsible for leading or supporting pre- and post-award activities for assigned portfolios which could include radar and satellite operations/maintenance programs, cyber and classified ISR programs, or knowledge-based services. The primary goal of this role is to deliver responsive, mission-focused acquisition solutions that optimize warfighter operations. As a Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success and effectiveness of our acquisition processes and programs.

Ideal Candidate:
Relevant Program Management experience in providing facilitation for SERVICES acquisitions and contracts to include, but not limited to market research, requirements development, acquisition strategy development, source selection execution, training, performance management, and portfolio tracking.

- Proficiency in Project Management Institute principles and methodologies.
- Ability to obtain Acquisition Professional Development Program, Advanced - Program Management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on complex, mission-critical projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Written tenure agreements are required to be assigned to this position



Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of logistics contracts and program management and material support; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve logistics contracts and program management problems; and all aspects of logistics contracts and program management support.
2. Knowledge of government and private industry policies and practices related to business management, industrial management, financial systems, technical concepts, and production practices. Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of program information, such as commercial business practices, market conditions, offer acceptability, contractor acceptability, contractor responsibility and/or performance to determine acquisition strategy and sources.
3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence management control of proposed and ongoing service contracts.
4. Knowledge of methods of supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff. Determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management and contractors.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance.
• This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year.
• PCS / Incentives are authorized.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet the functional area certification requirements within the timeframe range of 1 - 5 years from appointment date into the position.

Qualifications

The 1101 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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